Syncopation

Los Peces en el Rio is a peaceful Spanish Christmas carol. This intermediate arrangement by Stacy Fahrion begins with gentle syncopation, then the pianist plays the melody in the left hand with a beautiful countermelody in the right hand.

A jazzy, minor, and dissonant “derangement” of O Christmas Tree by Stacy Fahrion. This piece is a perfect showcase solo for intermediates who want to play something a little quirky during the holiday season!

Still, Still, Still, a traditional Austrian carol, arranged in a peaceful lyrical style for intermediates by Sandra Zylstra.

He Is Born, a traditional French carol, arranged in a lyrical styling for intermediates by Sandra Zylstra.

The Holly & The Ivy, a traditional holiday melody, elegantly arranged for intermediates by Jenny Walker.

Deck the Halls arranged as a lively holiday showcase solo by Jenny Walker. After a flamboyant introduction, the first section has a walking bass with a single-note melody in the right hand. The second has a much more modern feel, with syncopated chords in a pop-rock style.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen arranged in a lyrical contemporary style for intermediates. Part of Christmas Classics Volume 1 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

A beautiful contemporary lyrical/pop rendition of Angels We Have Heard On High has been arranged as a showcase holiday solo by Lisa Donovan Lukas. Ideal for intermediate pianists of all ages! Perfect for recitals, parties, and any holiday performance opportunities.

Deck the Halls sheet music medley with Deck the Halls and Swedish holiday favorite “Nu tändas tusen juleljus.” Music arranged by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Christmas Classics Volume 2 holiday songbook.

Here, Rick Robertson takes a turn on a Parisian boulevard (it is a French carol, after all) and detours into a jazz waltz. This arrangement will add a little sparkle to your holiday program and is part of the Christmas Memories songbook.

Deck the Halls in 7/8 is a lively, minor key, odd meter twist on the traditional Welsh carol, arranged by Stacy Fahrion. This selection is ideal for intermediates.

Deck the Halls (for Two) is an upbeat minor-key duet in 7/8 time for intermediates arranged by Stacy Fahrion.

Joy to the World arranged in a jazzy evenly-leveled duet by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick. Ideal for intermediates of all ages, this full-time fun duet will delight students and audiences alike!

This contemporary lyrical solo by Ryan Chesser is a relaxed setting of a Christmas standard that celebrates the birth of Christ.

Jazz up your holiday season with this upbeat reimagined version of the Overture from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet. This showcase solo is ideal for late intermediates and arranged by Jennifer Eklund.

Jingle Bells arranged for piano solo in a contemporary lyrical style. Ideal for recitals or just to impress friends & family! Arranged by Jennifer Eklund.

Joy to the World, combined with “For Unto Us a Child Is Born” from The Messiah, in a jubilant setting for late intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

O Come, O Come Emmanuel arranged as a flashy showcase solo for intermediates. Music arranged by Jennifer Eklund

Ukrainian Bell Carol arranged as a showcase solo for late intermediate and advanced level pianists. This solo is part of Christmas Classics Volume 2 by Jennifer Eklund.

Angels We Have Heard on High arranged as a showcase holiday solo for late intermediate pianists. This piece is part of the Christmas Classics Volume 2 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Inspired by the rowdiness and excitement of a big Texas get-together, Up On the Housetop is as much fun to play as it is to hear! This new duet by Paul Sweet is great for late-intermediates and up.

Winter Winds, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is fast & flashy showcase solo for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Rhapsodies and Reveries songbook.

Winter Walk by Jane Tate is a peaceful solo that would be suited to the early to middle intermediate player of any age. It will be a charming addition to any recital or performance opportunity.

February is a syncopated tune in triple meter for intermediate pianists by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, NCTM. A lyrical variation replaces the principle theme in the second half of this minor piece. Students are not required to play a greater span than an octave in the left hand accompaniment, and the perpetual motion of the harmonic rhythm drives the sense of forward motion.